We’re the Michels, a family of six who fell in love with Silver Dollar City long before it became our second home. Originally from Texas, we’ve been making the 8-hour journey to visit this magical place for over a decade, until moving to the Ozarks, packing in as much fun, food and family time as possible. “Dollar City,” as our girls affectionately call it, quickly became more than a vacation spot—it became a cornerstone of our family traditions.